Influence of Arc Oscillation Amplitude on Tensile Properties of Gas Tungsten Arc (GTA) Welded AZ31B Magnesium Alloy Joints

Authors

  • V. Subravel  Assistant Professor, Department of Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, Tamil Nadu, India
  • V. Chandrasekaran  Assistant Professor, Department of Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, Tamil Nadu, India

Keywords:

Magnesium Alloy, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Arc Oscillation Amplitude, Tensile Properties, Microstructure

Abstract

In this assessment, an effort has been made to study the outcome of magnetic arc oscillation amplitude on tensile and microstructural characteristics of gas tungsten arc welded AZ31B magnesium alloy joints. Arc oscillation amplitudes measuring 0.2mm-1.0mm are used to fabricate the five points. The study results proved that are oscillation amplitudes with a range of 0.6mm comparatively hold higher level of tensile properties while fabricating joints. The grains which are finer in nature and the precipitates having uniform distribution are responsible for the tensile properties being superior in the formation of the joints.

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V. Subravel, V. Chandrasekaran, " Influence of Arc Oscillation Amplitude on Tensile Properties of Gas Tungsten Arc (GTA) Welded AZ31B Magnesium Alloy Joints, International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology(IJSRST), Online ISSN : 2395-602X, Print ISSN : 2395-6011, Volume 2, Issue 1, pp.223-233, January-February-2016.